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OR Elk Unit OCHOCO — Ochoco

Total Acres
1,029,472
Public Land
57%
Wilderness
2%
Elevation
2,259–6,907 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Hunt 237rAug 30, 2026Sep 28, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 237yNov 8, 2026Nov 16, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 237xOct 29, 2026Nov 2, 2026
2026Rifle — Hunt 237aAug 14, 2026Dec 30, 2026
2026Youth — Hunt 237t2Oct 18, 2026Oct 26, 2026
2026Youth — Hunt 237t1Aug 15, 2026Dec 31, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
8
Avg Score
382.4
Top Score
418
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

8per 100

2025 Survey

Calf : Cow

18per 100

2025 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# OR Ochoco — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Ochoco spans 1+ million acres across a wide elevation range (2,259–6,907 ft) with just over half public land. Terrain varies from lower-elevation sagebrush and ponderosa pine to high-country mixed forest. Access is reasonable on most hunts, though remote pockets may require sustained hiking. ## Herd Quality & Population The elk herd is **heavily harvested**. Survey data shows an average bull:cow ratio of 11:100 across five years—a **poor**...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
23 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Hunt 237anonresident77
2023Hunt 237rnonresident5325
2023Hunt 237t1nonresident510
2023Hunt 237t2nonresident11
2023Hunt 237xnonresident716
2023Hunt 237ynonresident546
2023Hunt 237aresident428191
2023Hunt 237rresident2,016514
2023Hunt 237t1resident21110
2023Hunt 237t2resident18694
2023Hunt 237xresident3,252209
2023Hunt 237yresident2,787233

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Hunt 237x2234621.0%
2022Hunt 237y2378134.0%
2022Hunt 237t21081817.0%
2022Hunt 237t19111.0%
2022Hunt 237a1905730.0%
2022Hunt 237r5198015.0%